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Poundshop Shrubs

Today we decided to buy some cheap shrubs to try to cover the eyesore that is the garden fence. One day it will need replacing, but after recent quotes, it won't be any time soon! Much cheaper and hopefully cheerful are the 4 shrubs that we procured from the Poundshop (other shops that sell things for a pound are available).


We got a pink bush rose sp., a Philadelphus (mock orange), a Weigela (bristol ruby) and a Hibiscus syriachus. Apart from the Philadelphus, which has white flower; they all flower in various shades of pink/red. I'm hoping at some point that we'll be able to get a Mahonia or a Forsythia to add a bit of variation.

I've potted them up to get them going again and will keep them on the table in the garage during the night. They are all hardy, so don't particularly require the protection, but I'd like them to have a bit of a head start and make some impact in our little garden this summer.

When things start to happen in the garden again, I'll post on a monthly basis so let you all know what's happening and as a record.

See you soon!